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- Hiking
Desiree Brandon
University Place,WA
Summary
Customer-focused with 20 years of experience supporting well-attended events and bar operations. POS system operator, inventory manager and mixologist. Thoughtful and detail-oriented theme and event planner, coordinating staffing, and providing guidance for employees when necessary.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Bartender/ Manager
Pacific Southern
10.2021 - Current
- Develop a strong rapport with patrons, resulting in repeat business and increased loyalty.
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Boosted bar profitability, mentoring team members on routine procedures and productivity strategies.
- Handled establishment social media accounts, increasing customer traffic and bolstering business.
- Took inventory and placed weekly liquor orders.
- Trained incoming bartenders
Server/ Bartender
McMenamins Elks Temple Lodge
01.2019 - 07.2021
- Our building was made up of several bars, I worked in the Spanish bar where I greeted guests, took food and drink orders, prepared espresso, non-alcoholic and crafted specialty cocktails for the bar.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
Cocktail server, waitress
Anthony's at Gig Harbor
12.2015 - 07.2017
- Formally set up all my tables before my shift started, greeted guests with a welcoming smile and suggestions for drinks and appetizers before giving them a minute to look over the menu
- Maintained calm demeanor during high-volume periods and special events, always keeping an eye on the guests orders in the window and watching my tables
Bartender Server
Puerto Vallarta Restaurant
02.2012 - 12.2016
- Prepared the for bar opening by filling garnish trays, ensuring cleanliness of bar and tables, crafting drink mixes, etc
- Maintained full knowledge of bar and menu items and made recommendations to all my guests
- Prepared alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages for the entire restaurant and bar.
- Established a steady flow of guests while transferring/ flipping tables, making change, and monitoring my bar.
Bartender Server
Puerto Vallarta Restaurant
02.2012 - 12.2015
- Prepared the for bar opening by filling garnish trays, ensuring cleanliness of bar and tables, crafting drink mixes, etc
- Maintained full knowledge of bar and menu items and made recommendations to all my guests
- Prepared alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages for the entire restaurant and bar
- Established a steady flow of guests while transferring/ flipping tables, making change, and monitoring my bar
Bartender Server
Puerto Vallarta Restaurant
02.2012 - 12.2015
- Prepared the for bar opening by filling garnish trays, ensuring cleanliness of bar and tables, crafting drink mixes, etc
- Maintained full knowledge of bar and menu items and made recommendations to all my guests
- Prepared alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages for the entire restaurant and bar
- Established a steady flow of guests while transferring/ flipping tables, making change, and monitoring my bar
Barista/Shift Supervisor
Play A Latte
01.2010 - 01.2011
- I opened the cafe, prepped the small kitchen, returned home calls, scheduled parties, made a schedule for short list of employees, made espressos, cleaned big toys, sanitized kitchen, and locked up every evening
Education
High School Diploma -
Peninsula High
Gig Harbor, WA01.2006
Skills
- Customer Service skills
- Multitasking skills
- Staff training and supervision
- Cash handling expertise
- Coffee Experience
- Cash Handling
- Upselling
- Time management
- Taking inventory
- Calm under pressure
- POS system operation
- Espresso machine operation
Interests
Timeline
Head Bartender/ Manager
Pacific Southern
10.2021 - Current
Server/ Bartender
McMenamins Elks Temple Lodge
01.2019 - 07.2021
Cocktail server, waitress
Anthony's at Gig Harbor
12.2015 - 07.2017
Bartender Server
Puerto Vallarta Restaurant
02.2012 - 12.2016
Bartender Server
Puerto Vallarta Restaurant
02.2012 - 12.2015
Bartender Server
Puerto Vallarta Restaurant
02.2012 - 12.2015
Barista/Shift Supervisor
Play A Latte
01.2010 - 01.2011
High School Diploma -
Peninsula High
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